Infection control practitioner vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between infection control practitioner and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Infection control practitioner example responsibilities.

• Treat acute illnesses and manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, and diabetes.
• Manage team of medical support personnel, orient new clinical employees and develop new guidelines for chemotherapy administration.
• Provision of care includes health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment with specialty consultations as indicated.
• Develop IC plans, ICRA, performing CDC NHSN surveillance.
• Develop blood borne pathogen policy and exposure management program to meet OSHA and CDC requirements.
• Work collaboratively with staff, departments and administration to reduce the risk of hospital-acquir infections among patients.
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Registered nurse charge nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage intravenous therapy via peripheral and central catheters; antibiotic, TPN/lipid, constant cardiac medication infusion and fluid administration.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Assess and carefully monitor medically diverse patients who require telemetry and safely administer medications.
• Collaborate with ICU team to provide excellent patient care utilizing critical thinking skills and evidence-base practice.
• Document patient medical history and symptoms, administer treatment and medications, and follow-up with patients during rehabilitation.
• Respond to codes, administering CPR and oxygen, monitoring vitals and preparing medications in anticipation of physician orders.
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